The instructions that came with my new Iwata Eclipse tell me to occasionally lubricate the the needle with a "quality lube, such as Medea". They also warn me not to use WD-40 or light machine oil.
So, two questions come to mind:
TIA,
-Bill
"RC Boater" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com:
Medea is a lubricant made specifically for airbrushes. I have no idea what is actually in it, but I would assume some sort of soaplike mixture. You can purchase it from most airbrush suppliers including places like Dixie Air for about $5.00 A quick google search yielded a ton of hits including a number of suppliers.
Badger makes a very similar product called "RegDab Needle Juice Airbrush Lubricant"
I've used both and can't tell much difference.
occasionally
substitutes)?
(at the turn of the last century) they included a small bottle of Medea. My local hobby shop used to stock it at $3.50 for a 8 oz. bottle. I bought up three bottles before they stopped selling it. I will have to find another outlet when my supply runs out but until then I have been getting along with just a thimble full after all the major cleaning has been taken care of using 50/50 mix of Simple Green. Its a good airbrush lubricant. Mike IPMS
I have been using generic glycerin with good results
occasionally
substitutes)?
Medea Super Lube.
It is a thick mineral oil (with a trace of blue dye).
That little tiny bottle lasts a VERY long time. If it doesn't you are using way too much.
After my airbrush is clean, I take the red cap off the spout and just touch it to the web between my thumb and forefinger. No need to squeeze; a wet spot about twice as big as a pin head is enough. Then I drag the part of the needle that passes through the seal though the spot on my hand. Then I use my finger tips to wipe it all off. The residue that remains is just about right.
If the Super Lube isn't handy, I've been known to rub a little oil off the side of my nose.
After lube, you want to spray a little lacquer (nitrocellulose) thinner through the brush before you paint. Just a .5 ml. You do not want any traces of lube in your paint job.
"I like it."
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